Spain Aims to Conquer World Cup After Euro 2024 Victory

Madrid – Spain's national football team is poised to compete for the World Cup this summer, with coach Luis de la Fuente expressing strong confidence in his squad's readiness following their recent Euro 2024 triumph. The team is aiming for a historic achievement: becoming one of the select few nations to hold both the European Championship and World Cup titles concurrently.

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We still have to work to win the World Cup, but I believe we are ready.

Spain has a precedent for this dual success, having previously achieved it. This ambition places them among elite footballing nations like West Germany and France, who have also held both major trophies at different times. The team's journey in the 2026 World Cup will commence on June 15 in Group H against Cape Verde. They are scheduled to face Saudi Arabia and Uruguay in subsequent group stage matches.

In preparation for the tournament, Spain played a warm-up match against Iraq, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Despite the less-than-ideal result, De la Fuente remains focused on the ultimate goal. He acknowledged the heightened competition, noting that many powerhouse teams are also in peak form. "We still have to work to win the World Cup, but I believe we are ready," he stated, listing strong contenders such as France, England, Argentina, Brazil, Morocco, Portugal, Senegal, and Spain itself.

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This is a very competitive tournament with many teams having a chance like France, England, Argentina, Brazil, Morocco, Portugal, Senegal, and Spain itself.

Adding to the positive outlook, De la Fuente provided an update on young sensation Lamine Yamal. The player is expected to be fit for the opening match against Cape Verde, having been rested during the Iraq game. "We are confident Lamine will be ready by June 15, but we will continue to monitor his condition," the coach added. The team's focus remains on peaking at the right moment for the global tournament.

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We are confident Lamine will be ready by June 15, but we will continue to monitor his condition.